Red Treviso Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

Grown by ancient Egyptians and made famous by Italians in the Treviso region, this early-maturing chicory is a must-have for your cool season garden. Known for its striking ruby leaves with crisp white ribs, Red Treviso offers both beauty and flavor. Tender and balanced with a slight, pleasant bitterness. Perfect raw in salads, braised for a rich side dish, or grilled for a smoky twist.

• 250 seeds minimum
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Maturity: 45-50 days
• Direct sow 1/4″ deep in full sun/partial shade as soon as soil can be worked and again in late summer for a fall harvest.
• Space plants 8-12 apart.